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I am 70 years old I am on blood thinners earlier this morning I was getting out of my vehicle and the door came back and hit me on the elbow it is swollen about the size of a golf ball and it is purple and black what could be the cause should I see a doctor
Mon, 19 Dec 2016
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Hi there In my opinion Purple and Black colors indicate internal bleeding since you are on blood thinners , you will need aspiration
also there is the possibility of crack fracture
untill you see your doctor or get admitted to ER use ice packs
Good Luck
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What Causes Purple And Black Swelling On Elbow?
Hi there In my opinion Purple and Black colors indicate internal bleeding since you are on blood thinners , you will need aspiration also there is the possibility of crack fracture untill you see your doctor or get admitted to ER use ice packs Good Luck